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01-13-2011, 05:06 PM
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Found a used #1 condition GK MB500 (for gigging atop my 212MBE) on MF for $375, it arrived today, but won’t power up. Tried different power cords, tried different outlets…
Any ideas? Having saved $125, should I look into having it repaired? Could it be something really simple?
I haven’t seen these on sale or used before, and I just don’t want to pay $500 if I don’t have to.
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01-13-2011, 05:08 PM
|  | Less Ebay, more Mel Bay | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | | Return it. Items are sure to not be DOA from Music123/MF, and covered by their 30 day return policy IIRC.
Most repairs of MB500s require a new power module.
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01-13-2011, 05:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland, USA | | | I'd return it.
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01-13-2011, 05:17 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: alberta canada | | | I think i would check the fuse if it has one first. |
01-13-2011, 05:19 PM
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Endorsing Artist: J Worrell Pickups / J Worrell Bass | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton OH | | | Return it and start a fuss. You'll probably get a new one for the same cost. Worked for my brother and a broken used Tech 21 combo... |
01-13-2011, 05:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Florida | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Marko5657  Found a used #1 condition GK MB500 (for gigging atop my 212MBE) on MF for $375, it arrived today, but won’t power up. Tried different power cords, tried different outlets…
Any ideas? Having saved $125, should I look into having it repaired? Could it be something really simple?
I haven’t seen these on sale or used before, and I just don’t want to pay $500 if I don’t have to.
Thanks... | I received a MB210 off here and the same thing happened, I guess during shipping. I took it to the local GK repair and it turned out to be a solder came loose, might be worth a lookie to a gk repair center in your area? just an idea though i know I was a little upset when i first got my rig, but im very happy with it now.
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01-13-2011, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mcapote I received a MB210 off here and the same thing happened, I guess during shipping. I took it to the local GK repair and it turned out to be a solder came loose, might be worth a lookie to a gk repair center in your area? just an idea though i know I was a little upset when i first got my rig, but im very happy with it now. | I just found that there’s a GK service center just a few miles away. Should I just ask them what they suggest? |
01-13-2011, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by christw Return it and start a fuss. You'll probably get a new one for the same cost. Worked for my brother and a broken used Tech 21 combo... | That also sounds like a good idea. Maybe if they cut me a break, like 20% off a new one, it wouldn't be worth trying to get it repaired. |
01-13-2011, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by username1 I think i would check the fuse if it has one first. | that was my first thought, but i don't see a fuse or any mention of one in the owner's manual.  |
01-13-2011, 05:39 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus, OH | | | Most of the parts are modules. My preamp module is bad in my MB500 (the amp works fine if I plug it into the return). I'll get my RMA soon...
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01-13-2011, 05:43 PM
| | | | The thing just doesn’t power up, but I’m thinking the power amp might be fine.
Would the module I need be expensive? |
01-13-2011, 05:50 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus, OH | | | Not under warranty... |
01-13-2011, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes Whitmore Not under warranty... | It was used, so no warranty; all I can do is return it. |
01-13-2011, 06:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus, OH | | | Return it. |
01-13-2011, 06:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bethel CT | | | call MF and return it. used or not, its suppose to work, |
01-14-2011, 11:03 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Florida | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Marko5657 that was my first thought, but i don't see a fuse or any mention of one in the owner's manual. | there should be a small fuse inside of it. thats what i thought mine was at first. you can contact them see what they say, if they arent going to give you a discount on a new one, it might be worth letting the repair center atleast look at it.
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01-14-2011, 11:14 AM
| | | | I'd Return it. You should be able to get a NIB one for 10% off any day, or even 15 to 20% off at times. They almost always have a 10% off coupon any more. |
01-14-2011, 12:18 PM
| | Less Ebay, more Mel Bay | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | I paid 400 for my MB500 new
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01-14-2011, 12:21 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Kohlman Bassworks | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia | | | Check the fuse first. |
01-14-2011, 12:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germantown, MD | | | Return it and put up a fuss and see if you can get 20% off a new one.
Or else just wait for a 15-20% off coupon to come or a 50 off or 100 off code and buy a brand new one.
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